Also, Rogue Nation is still crushing it overseas; after two weekends in theaters the fifth Mission Impossible has a worldwide box office total of $265 million, nearly 60% of which has come from across the pond.

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And with that, we reluctantly move to Number 2. Moviegoers and critics around the country looking for a decent Marvel reboot got this instead. “Fantastic Four” brought in an estimated $26 million in its debut weekend taking the No. 2 spot.

But the final straw for Mr. Fantastic and Co. may have come when the movie’s director tweeted this, less than a month before the film’s release.

With four tries and four face plants I think it’s time to let this "Fantastic Four" thing go … or give it to Marvel Studios.

The real winner this weekend just so happens to be in third place. Jason Bateman's "The Gift" brought in an estimated $12 million in its debut. And like many horror flicks and thrillers, "The Gift" has a tiny production budget. This one weighs in at just $5 million.

Along with having doubled its budget in the first three days, “The Gift” also has great reviews, which could help in the coming weeks.